columbus27 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Are there anyone out there that uses sequence triggers? I'm trying to get some ideas on what can be done. I din't think the unit I have has the 9v +- to use a motion detector. I think it said you can use a plug as a trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbus27 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 On this video it made it seam like I could get a lap cord and plug it into a ch, then through a door bell on it. And I'm in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Maue Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I can't look at the video right now, so I can't clarify what they're saying. However, you cannot just plug a lamp cord into a channel, put a doorbell on it and use it as a trigger. Take a look at the write up I did for Jeff's how-to thread. He linked to it above. It steps you through the trigger set up process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orville Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) You are misunderstanding the video, you are taking the circuit as the ~AC~ output channel of the controller and then connecting it back to the trigger input in the controller. DO NOT DO THIS! This IS NOT what the video is saying to do.There is a header on the controller that you would connect your button or switch too. DO NOT connect a trigger or switch to ANY ~AC~ channel output and feed it back into the trigger inputs! Do that and you may end up doing severe damage to your controller and possibly even electrocute yourself in the process!Please go and read the information at the above url Jeff posted and learn how to use a trigger, how to set it up, and completely understand what you're doing before even adding a trigger to your controller.No switch or trigger is ever connected to any ELECTRICAL {~AC~} output channel/dangles on any controller at any time or anywhere. Only to the header designed for Interactive Trigger inputs.Be Safe and Alive!This hobby can be very dangerous if you don't know what you're doing within specific areas, especially when working with {live} electricity! Edited September 20, 2012 by Orville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbus27 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 I get that. the video was a little misleading for me on their terminology. I no the difference between a header and an AC circuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbus27 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) Now on the jumper is there a special connector that can be used? Or should I solder directly on the jumper? Edited September 21, 2012 by columbus27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Maue Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I don't have any Gen3 boards (20 pin header), so maybe someone can chime in for that particular hardware. That said, for Gen2 boards (18 pin header), LOR sells a small board that attaches to the header and provides screw connections to use to connect your triggers. Check this link: http://store.lightorama.com/ctinco3in.html. That's what I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
columbus27 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Wow that makes it easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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